Shipman, Illinois
Town · Population 499 · #865 in Illinois
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About Shipman
Shipman is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois counting 499 people who proudly call it home.
Shipman holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 378 residents per square mile.
📰 Shipman News Today
- Mina Baker (1948–2026) of Shipman, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Aug 16
- September Shipman Obituary (2026) - Springfield, IL - Mott & Henning Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep NPR Illinois · Apr 14
- Shipman man faces new theft charges in Madison County Alton Telegraph · Jan 22
- Ethel Shelton | Obituaries AdVantageNews.com · May 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shipman Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Shipman
- Shipman Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeTown
Population (2024)499
Rank in state#865 of 1,294
Land area1.32 sq mi
Density378/sq mi
Coordinates39.1195, -90.0452